}}{{tnr}}'''Bob Constan''' is a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing the 16th District since January 1, 2007.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Bob Constan''' was a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing the 16th District from January 1, 2007 to January 1, 2013.

Rep. Constan graduated from Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights in 1977. He graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He practiced law as an attorney for 20 years, representing the Michigan Democratic Party on voter protection issues. He has served on the Michigan State Bar and the Dearborn Area Bar. He has been married to Kim Constan for 16 years and has three children.

Rep. Constan graduated from Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights in 1977. He graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He practiced law as an attorney for 20 years, representing the Michigan Democratic Party on voter protection issues. He has served on the Michigan State Bar and the Dearborn Area Bar. He has been married to Kim Constan for 16 years and has three children.

Constan won election to the District 16 Seat in 2010. He defeated [[Michael Greene]] in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated [[Michael Mullins]] (R) in the general election on [[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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Constan won election to the District 16 seat in 2010. He defeated [[Michael Greene]] in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated [[Michael Mullins]] (R) in the general election on [[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].<ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/10PRI/08.HTM ''Michigan Secretary of State'', "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014]</ref><ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/10GEN/08.HTM ''Michigan Secretary of State'', "State Representative," accessed March 23, 2014]</ref>

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===2008===

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On November 04, 2008, Bob Constan ran for District 16 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating Joseph Smith. <ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08016000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

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On November 4, 2008, Bob Constan ran for District 16 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating Joseph Smith.<ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08016000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

In 2010, Constan received $21,000 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MI&y=2010&f=H&so=O&p=1#sorttable Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref>

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In 2010, Constan received $21,000 in campaign donations. The largest contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=MI&y=2010&f=H&so=O&p=1#sorttable ''Follow the Money'', "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013]</ref>

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

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====January 2011 - March 2012====

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'''Bob Constan''' received a '''21%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

Rep. Constan graduated from Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights in 1977. He graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He practiced law as an attorney for 20 years, representing the Michigan Democratic Party on voter protection issues. He has served on the Michigan State Bar and the Dearborn Area Bar. He has been married to Kim Constan for 16 years and has three children.

Previous offices held

Constan was the chair pro-tem of the Dearborn Heights City Council until being elected in 2006.

Political campaign history

He is the former Chair Pro Tem of the Dearborn Heights City Council and previously served in other positions including as president of the Dearborn Area Bar Association and precinct delegate. Constan has also worked as an attorney with the Michigan Democratic Party on voter protection issues.

Voting record

Key votes of 2009-2010

Click below to see how this representative voted.

Super Speedway, Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.

Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.

Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[7]

January 2011 - March 2012

Bob Constan received a 21% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[7]